Instant Insights

Chapter 1 - Developments in automated systems for monitoring livestock health: lameness: Zoe E. Barker, University of Reading, UK; Nick J. Bell, University of Nottingham, UK; Jonathan R. Amory, Writtle University College, UK; and Edward A. Codling, University of Essex, UK;

1 Introduction

2 Lameness and its impacts

3 Lameness and behaviour

4 Non-automated detection of lameness

5 Automated detection of lameness using non-wearable technology

6 Automated detection of lameness using animal-mounted accelerometers

7 Automated detection of lameness using spatial positioning systems

8 Conclusion and future trends

9 Where to look for further information

10 References

Chapter 2 - Preventing and managing lameness in dairy cows: Nick Bell, The Royal Veterinary College, UK;

1 Introduction

2 Lameness in dairy cows: associated pain, prevalence and incidence

3 Recording causes and ensuring prompt and effective treatment

4 Lesion aetiology and categories of risk for the four main causes of lameness in dairy cows

5 Risk assessments and cost-effective interventions

6 Conclusions: how assessment, evaluation and facilitation is driving improvement

7 Where to look for further information

8 References

Chapter 3 - Advances in dairy cattle breeding to improve resistance to claw disorders/lameness: C. Egger-Danner, ZuchtData EDV-Dienstleistungen GmbH, Austria; and B. Heringstad, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Norway;

1 Introduction

2 Breeding goals

3 Data sources of phenotypes

4 Genetic evaluation

5 Selection and genetic gain

6 International developments in improving claw health and lameness

7 Conclusion

8 Future trends

9 Acknowledgements

10 Where to look for further information

11 References

Chapter 4 - Optimising foot health in dairy cattle: Nick J. Bell, The University of Nottingham, UK;

1 Introduction

2 Claw horn disruption - a paradigm shift

3 Aetiopathogenesis of white line bruising and lesions

4 Aetiopathogenesis and control of digital dermatitis

5 Summary and critical control points

6 Case study

7 Emerging diseases and future concepts

8 Where to look for further information

9 References